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How the Donkey and Elephant Became U.S. Political Symbols
The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of historical events and the work of political cartoonists, particularly Thomas Nast. The Donkey as a ...
Ken Martin wins race to become chair of the Democratic National Committee as party looks to find its footing
National Harbor, Maryland – Ken Martin, the chair of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic party, will become the new leader of ...
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How Did The Donkey and Elephant Become Political Symbols
Here's how each symbol came to be associated with the Democratic and Republican parties: Origins: The donkey first became associated with the Democratic Party during Andrew Jackson's presidential ...
Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair
OXON HILL, Md. — Democrats on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the national chair, turning to a ...
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What do the Democrats stand for?
The Democratic Party is older, officially founded in 1844 ... Republicans adopted the elephant as their official symbol, "and although the Democrats have yet to declare their own, you wouldn ...
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A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
NEW YORK (AP) — The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump’s second presidency. Eight ...